Congo Lower Guinea Southern Africa 1846 Kiepert oversized folio map Bay of Cadiz Petherick 1857-8

Petherick 1857-8

likely printed in Germany

First map displays numerous extraneous fold lines but is free of tears

Plates include a splendid allegorical title page

Congo Lower Guinea Southern Africa 1846 Kiepert oversized folio map Bay of Cadiz Petherick 1857-8Nieder Guinea und das Innere des Westlichen Mittel Afrika. (Africa, Southern Africa, Congo, Lower Guinea, St. Helena). Issued 1846, Weimar by H. Kiepert. Map by C. F. Weiland. Oversized mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 28" H x 22 3 4" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 24" H x 19" W. Cartographic Reference(s): Tooley's